A new Steeple Arrives

This past week a new steeple arrived for the Potter's House UMC. It was driven here on the back of a trailer. It was set in place by our friends from Nanney Cranes. They helped us set the trusses several months back. They were pleased with the progress we have made since their last visit.

Another great event this week has been the passing of our electrical inspection. After some difficulties with this, we are finally able to go forward.

This week we are going to work on insulation in a big way. Our goal is to have it all installed by Thursday. Dry wall will arrive on Wednesday and we will begin installing it on Friday. So, this is a time for us all to jump in and help. Pastors are invited to a work day on Thursday from 9 to 2 pm. Anyone is welcome on this Saturday throughout the day. Please call me at 805-4184 if you need directions or information. Here is a picture of the church with the steeple installed.

Lots of things going on.

The work at the Potter's House UMC has varied a great deal during the last couple of weeks. It is a great time to come out and help. We have several types of projects going on at the same time. There is something that you can do to help us get this church finished as soon as possible. The weather is beautiful and the fellowship is great!

We are building a ramp up to the main entrance to the church. Please notice the doors at the top of the ramp. These were especially difficult since there were no directions about how to put all of the hardware together. We are glad to say that they are finally working well.
Terry and friends have been working on the wiring for the church. We hope to have an inspection this week so that we can go on to the next step - installing insulation in the walls and ceilings. We have already purchased the insulation. We need some excited volunteers to help us put it in the walls. This is a project that can be done with people of all ages and skill levels.

Our steeple should be delivered and installed next week. We are working on plumbing. We are also working on clearing a trailer away which has been on the property for a long time. Soon a friend is supposed to cut up the metal frame and haul it away. Thanks to all of the volunteer who have helped us with the demolition of the old trailer.

Also, thanks to the group from Broadway UMC, led by Charlie Wimmer, who spent part of their spring break putting together a playground for the kid's at the Potter's House. These structures will be used and enjoyed for many years to come.

If you are interested in joining in the work of the Potter's House, please call Tony Collins at 805-4184.

Still Building after All this Time

Wow! How time flies when you are having fun. I have tried to add a post at least twice since the last one that is recorded. Somehow, I was doing something wrong. I think I have it figured out again now, so I am back to share with you the wonder of the work at the Potter's House UMC. We had a special worship service on July 27, 2008 to celebrate the future of the work at the Potter's House. Since then we have had many helpers to show up on Saturdays to work together to raise this church. At the bottom of this entry there will be some pictures to show what the current building looks like.

We have dried in the church. Windows, a roof, most of the siding and soffit and the doors have been added to the building. We have prepared the roof for the steeple which has been ordered. We have started the wiring for the church. Our friend, Terry, from Maryville has been volunteering his time for several weeks now. Terry, by the way has just been furloughed from his job at Mastercraft. If you have need of a very good electrician, please give me a call at 865-805-4184 and I will let you know how to get in touch with him.

We are still meeting every Saturday beginning at about 8 am. You can work half a day or a full day. We need people each week to help us finish this project as soon as possible. Please call me at the same number for information about directions and what we are currently working on at the church. I promise that if this works tonight, I will be updating this blog weekly again.

The last six months have been a lot of fun. I have met some really interesting people and we have shared some great times helping to build the Kingdom. Come join us!